How far is Milton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Milton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.67 mi
01h 12m
Flight
52.13 mi
83.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.13 mi
Kilometers
83.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.86 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Buffalo
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Milton
31.3 mi
00h 36m
To Pittsburgh
31.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 1018

    3.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 1018

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 1018

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Route 1018

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

    55 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville

    1602 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 59%
State Route 1018
8.6 mi · 14%
East Main Street
0.83 mi · 1%
PA 28 South
0.78 mi · 1%
7th Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
I 579 South
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

36.9 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Buffalo
00h 36m from Milton
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milton and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Milton and 31.4 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milton and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near North Buffalo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Buffalo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Buffalo.

RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

51 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

74 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.9 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population6,550
Coordinates40.9097900, -79.2167000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 839 (-79.216682, 40.909789)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.37 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.74 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:44:11.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.